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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.94, 584.13 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.94, 584.13 and 227.70 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.94 : 584.13 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.94/584.13 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.94x = 584.13 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.94x = 133,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,006.40/389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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